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ProSoft Technology MVI69-S3964R User Manual

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Diagnostics and Troubleshooting MVI69-S3964R

♦ CompactLogix or MicroLogix Platform

Siemens 3964R Protocol

ProSoft Technology, Inc.

Page 51 of 80

October 31, 2008

4.1.5 Backplane

Menu

Press [B] from the Main Menu to view the Backplane Data Exchange List. Use
this command to display the configuration and statistics of the backplane data
transfer operations. Press [?] to view a list of commands available on this menu.

Redisplaying the Menu

Press [?] to display the current menu. Use this command when you are looking
at a screen of data, and want to view the menu choices available to you.

Viewing Version Information

Press [V] to view Version information for the module.

Use this command to view the current version of the software for the module, as
well as other important values. You may be asked to provide this information
when calling for technical support on the product.

Values at the bottom of the display are important in determining module
operation. The Program Scan Counter value is incremented each time a
module's program cycle is complete.

Tip: Repeat this command at one-second intervals to determine the frequency of program
execution.

Returning to the Main Menu

Press [M] to return to the Main Menu.

Viewing Configuration Information

Press [C] to view configuration information for the selected port, protocol, driver
or device.

Viewing Backplane Diagnostic Information

Press [D] to view Backplane Diagnostic information.

Use this command to display the configuration and statistics of the backplane
data transfer operations between the module and the processor. The information
on this screen can help determine if there are communication problems between
the processor and the module.

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